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The Legal 500 EMEA 2009: Lepik & Luhaäär LAWIN recognised as the first-tier law firm in Estonia in all fields evaluated
For the 3rd consecutive year, The Legal 500 EMEA, a leading international legal directory researching legal markets and ranking law offices in more than 75 countries, has recognised Lepik & Luhaäär LAWIN as a first-tier law firm in Estonia in all fields evaluated, stating the following: "Lepik & Luhaäär LAWIN is amongst the leaders for its dominance in sophisticated international transactions and a superior client list, comprising Coca-Cola HBC and TNT Express Worldwide. With Martin Simovart at the helm supported by associate partner Gerli Kilusk, the practice is ‘flexible’ and ‘dependable’, say clients. It acted for Alta Capital Partners on the €30m reverse take-over of Silvano Fashion Group." "In keeping with the LAWIN network across the Baltics, Lepik & Luhaäär LAWIN is a ‘very high quality’ firm and a favourite amongst leading UK and US law firms requiring Estonian counsel. It acts for a platinum cast of leading international financiers, including Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, while deals include acting for Swedbank and HSH Nordbank on the financing and collateral package for a multi-million euro loan facility. Head of the practice Martin Simovart is a leading name in this field." "Lepik & Luhaäär LAWIN demonstrates a high-level of expertise, particularly in real estate financing and major PPP projects. Head of practice Liina Linsi is an acknowledged expert in the fields of property, construction and environmental law, and is advising the city government of Tallinn on the €270m PPP for public schools’ renovation, the largest PPP project in Estonia. Other clients of the practice include construction and development group Merko." "Competition is a strength at Lepik & Luhaäär LAWIN, where a competition authority is ‘very satisfied’ with the work of experienced attorney, Katri Paas. Fellow attorney Elo Tamm leads the practice, which obtained merger clearance in the high-profile acquisition of dairy production company AS Tere and enterprises of chocolate and confectionary producer, Kalev. Global pharmaceutical and beverage companies also instruct the firm." "Lepik & Luhaäär LAWIN has augmented its tax practice with the hire of two senior lawyers from the Estonian Tax and Customs Board, Maret Hallikma and Marilin Mihkelson. The firm successfully represented Estonian Post in a EEK7m case against the Tax and Customs Board before the Estonian Administrative Court. ‘The service they provide is of a very high quality,’ says a client. An international pharmaceutical and a well-known internet company are clients." "The sterling client base at Lepik & Luhaäär LAWIN includes a number of leading global players in the telecoms and technology sectors. IP work is led by attorney Viive Näslund and includes advice to a well-known UK-based confectioner on the transfer of IP rights during its corporate restructuring. Clients find the firm ‘very supportive’." "Lepik & Luhaäär LAWIN boasts a significant commercial shipping practice that includes vessel financing and charter party issues, and is acting for a major investor in an oil spill case in Estonian waters. It also acts for the Estonian State Real Estate Agency on the construction of the South-East Railway Border Station in Koidula. Professor Heiki Lindpere is a leader in the field of shipping law."
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